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Toronto, Ontario
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Phone

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Prop design for “King Lear”

Name of Object: Prop Design

Object Type: paper, watercolour, pencil

Artist/Maker: Herbert Whittaker

Description: Design depicts two crowns worn by the title character. The crown on the left appears gold with three diamonds or jewels. The crown on the bottom right is made from natural elements: feathers, twigs, and flowers.

Accession Number: 994.1.197.E.5

Country of origin: Canada

Production Year: 1953

Dimensions: 22 (w) 30.50 (h)

Credit Line: Theatre Museum Canada. Gift of Herbert Whittaker